4th Annual Bellydance Hafla at Nora in Gainesville, VA
Join us for a fun afternoon of great dancing and wonderful food! Call 703-753-0233 to make a reservation.

Join us for a fun afternoon of great dancing and wonderful food! Call 703-753-0233 to make a reservation.

We’re starting the next session of classes at Strictly Ballroom in Fredericksburg, VA this Monday, March 7. Both classes will learn choreography during the March/April session to perform at my 5th annual fundraiser hafla on Saturday, May 7. The 7 pm “Continuing Bellydance” class is for Intermediate level and above. “Intro and Essentials” at 8…
Join us Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 for a fun night at Aladin! Arrive no later than 7 pm, dancing starts by 7:30. Enjoy bellydance performances by Kiyaana and her students, as well as guest dancers. (Rte. 17 location in Fredericksburg, exit 133B off of I-95). Print a flyer from this PDF.
Join us on Saturday, March 11, for a celebration of Middle Eastern dance at the downtown library. Doors open at 2:30 pm, show starts at 3:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
Well, she (or he) is still a bellydancer, but it sure is a nice skill to have! In fact, many, many times when I’ve performed in restaurant settings, if I haven’t yet played my cymbals, one of the customers will ask, “Where are your bells?” accompanied by hand movements that loosely indicate playing cymbals. History…
PRO Tip: Keeping Up with Local Rates If you consider yourself a professional bellydancer, whether full of part time, you need to keep yourself updated on the going rates for your area. When rates are increased, they usually stay there for a looooong time, especially with a venue or event that has been hiring for many…
Ask five bellydancers what they wear on their feet for practice and performance and you will get five different answers. Barefoot, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, lyrical sandals, hermes sandals, ballroom heels, and the list goes on! Part of the decision is based on personal preference and part on what is recommended by dance instructors. What…